Meet Stephanie - Daisy Baby's New Assistant Manager!

 We are so pleased to have Stephanie as a part of the Daisy Baby Family.  It's hard to miss her in the store, not only because she stands a statuesque six feet tall, but she is always fabulously dressed in the latest fashions. If you ask her where she got it, don't be surprised when she tells you "TJ Maxx." She'll be an aunt for the first time this February - her sister is expecting a baby girl! She's right in this baby world along with  many of our clients, helping her sister pick out strollers and bedding and all the new baby gear!

 Her sweet personality and fun, bohemian sense of style are fast becoming an integral part of Daisy Baby. Check out the first display crib set designed by Stephanie, on the Summer Breeze crib by Legacy Classic Kids!

Selecting the Proper Rug for Your Space

Choosing the proper sized rug for your nursery, your living room, or any room in your home is essential to filling the space properly and making the rug look the best it can in your home! Here are a few ways to make sure your rug will work for you.

In your bedroom or nursery, begin with a large rug under two legs of the bed but allow wood floor to show all around the bed. Rug should be approximately 24 inches wider and longer than the bed.

In your living room, try one of the following:

* A room-sized rug where the furniture floats center. We recommend a rug that is 10’ x 13’ or larger. Leave 12” to 18” of exposed floor to create a border around the rug - equal on all four sides if possible.

* A rug tucked under the front legs of the sofa with the back legs on or off depending on personal 

preference. We recommend a rug that is 8’ x 10’ or larger. The rule of thumb is to leave 18” to 24” between the wall and rug, creating a border of exposed floor that frames the arrangement - equal on all four sides if possible.

* A rug placed in front of the sofa. We recommend a rug that is 3’ x 5’ to 6’ x 9’, or approximately the length of the sofa. Leaving a sliver of exposed floor between the rug and sofa will accent the furniture. When the rug is under a coffee table, make sure it is large enough to accommodate all four legs.

In your dining room, try this: a room-sized rug where there is enough room for all chair legs to stay on the rug when comfortably pulled away from the table. We recommend a rug that is 8’ x 10’or larger.

Information sourced from Surya, one of our fantastic rug vendors! To view original article, please click here.

Bunk Beds - A Classic Space Saver!

What child doesn't want a bunk bed growing up? And what parent doesn't want to save some space in the small homes we have in the DC area? In a meeting of interests, both those can be found in the bunk bed... but which kind? What size? Or do you prefer a loft, with a desk beneath? Daisy Baby works with several companies that carry bunk beds. Let's check out a few of our options...

Legacy Classic Kids carries the widest variety, from a full over full bunk to a loft frame to a mid-loft with storage beneath, you can find whatever you're looking for from this company. Prices range from about $1125 to $2000.

From top right (all Legacy Classic Kids): full over full, full over twin with storage, twin loft with storage, midloft with storage beneath

If you prefer a different style, Newport Cottages carries some very fun traditional and transitional bunks - twin over full, twin over twin, and even their Cape Cod style with bows on the footboards! You can expect prices to range from $2795 to $2995, so make sure to use your Daisy Baby coupon or watch for sales from this great US Made, solid hardwood company!

From top right: Newport Cottages Cape Cod twin bunk with bows, Newport Cottages Ricki bunk twin over full, Stanley Young America Isabella Bunk twin over full, Stanley Young America MyHaven bunk twin over twin.

Similar in style to Newport Cottages, Stanley Young America carries bunk beds in a variety of transitional styles, in twin over twin, twin over full, and full over full. Their color selection is also fantastic, and they range in price from about $1399 to about $1900.

Maybe you're looking for something really different... check out the Porthole bunk bed from Art for Kids!

Porthole - it's gorgeous, right? And much more modern and sleek than you'd expect from Art for Kids - but I definitely don't see a problem with that!